You present a false choice here and I reject your premise. I am not helping Marxist Obama get re-elected, because I am not voting for him. So there's the tired old 'throwing away your vote' canard again.
I prefer Mrs. Palin as my candidate. However,I do notice that you glossed over the point of my second post, where I indicated that there were other candidates who would do just fine for me. So forget about the 'irrational adoration' bit. That dog doesn't hunt.
I won't vote for Romney under any circumstances, and I think a lot of conservatives agree with me. I won't vote for Huntsman either, for the same reason. I like my liberals to admit who they are.
I detest Obama. However, the Republican candidate needs to differ from him in some meaningful way. To vote for a liberal or moderate Republican for President is arguably at least as big a 'throwaway' of a vote -- because it would be a vote against conservative principles. Would you support Huntsman or Romney? I won't, and my conscience will be clear.
I also will vote for the most conservative candidates on the undercard, as they have just as big a role in defeating Marxist Obama as does the candidate for President.
Well said.